CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt
Gordon & MacPhail
£148
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Gordon & MacPhail | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Other Scotch | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 58.7% |
| Age | 25 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £147.5 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt is better value at £148 vs £199.
For beginners: CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£147.5 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £147.5)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy CRN57?
CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail